A Virtual Challenge Supporting American Rivers
Walk. Run. Hike. Bike. Paddle.
Join us for Stepping Up 2026, a virtual challenge supporting American Rivers and their mission to protect clean water and healthy rivers. Whether you walk, run, hike, bike, or paddle, every step you take helps support waterways that provide drinking water, wildlife habitat, and recreation for communities across the country.
Why American Rivers
Life depends on rivers.
Rivers provide clean drinking water, support wildlife, strengthen communities, and connect us to the outdoors. For more than 50 years, American Rivers has worked to protect healthy rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature.
Through Stepping Up 2026, we’re proud to support American Rivers and their mission to ensure that future generations can enjoy clean, healthy waterways.
Every registration helps raise awareness and support for the rivers, streams, and watersheds that sustain our communities.
Every Step. Every Stream.
Learn more about American Rivers. CLICK HERE
Your Registration Includes:
– Official Stepping Up 2026 event shirt
– Virtual participation from anywhere
– Opportunity to share photos and be featured in event highlights
– Support for American Rivers through a donation from event proceeds
Ready to Make Every Step Count?
Race Week: September 13-19
Registration Fee: $35
Don’t want to participate but still want to donate?
If you would like to make a donation via check, please make it payable to “KSKJ Life Foundation”, indicate “Stepping Up 2026” on the memo line, and send to: 2435 Glenwood Ave. Joliet, IL 60435